Morocco Welcomes UN Security Council Extension of MINURSO Mandate
Morocco has warmly welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2756, extending the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until October 31, 2025. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, underscores the growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara region.
The resolution’s adoption comes at a pivotal moment, building on the momentum generated by King Mohammed VI’s steadfast leadership on the issue. Increasingly, key global players, including permanent members of the Security Council, are recognizing the legitimacy of Morocco’s claim over the Western Sahara and endorsing its autonomy proposal as the most realistic and pragmatic solution. This shift is further evidenced by the continued withdrawal of recognition of the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR).
Resolution 2756 reaffirms the core tenets of previous resolutions while introducing significant new elements that shape the future trajectory of the political process. Crucially, it reiterates the roundtable discussions as the sole framework for achieving a political solution to the regional dispute. The resolution also clearly identifies the parties involved, notably Algeria, whose mention is even more prominent than Morocco’s, highlighting its crucial role in the conflict.
The Security Council’s emphasis on a “realistic, pragmatic, durable, and compromise-based” solution aligns perfectly with the principles underpinning
